1242: Gateway to the West (2025)
1242: Gateway to the West is a 2025 fantasy movie directed by Péter Soós, with a running time of 1h 45m. It stars Ray Stevenson, Eric Roberts and Michael Ironside.
After the Hungarian army was annihilated by the Mongols at the battle of Mohi, only the castle of Esztergom stood in the Mongolians' way of invading the rest of Europe. Batu Khan, the grandson of Genghis Khan, reaches the walls of Esztergom with his invincible troops. The castle's defenders, led by Eusebius, the canon of Esztergom, and a Spanish mercenary, Captain Simon, are preparing for the final battle. The sudden arrival of Cardinal Cesareani, the Papal Legate, coinciding with the Mongol Lunar New Year celebrations and the mystical practices of Eusebius, combine to offer the defenders a small glimmer of hope.
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What is 1242: Gateway to the West about?
After the Hungarian army was annihilated by the Mongols at the battle of Mohi, only the castle of Esztergom stood in the Mongolians' way of invading the rest of Europe. Batu Khan, the grandson of Genghis Khan, reaches the walls of Esztergom with his invincible troops. The castle's defenders, led by Eusebius, the canon of Esztergom, and a Spanish mercenary, Captain Simon, are preparing for the final battle. The sudden arrival of Cardinal Cesareani, the Papal Legate, coinciding with the Mongol Lunar New Year celebrations and the mystical practices of Eusebius, combine to offer the defenders a small glimmer of hope.
When was 1242: Gateway to the West released?
1242: Gateway to the West was released on 2 October 2025.
How long is 1242: Gateway to the West?
1242: Gateway to the West runs 1h 45m.
Who made 1242: Gateway to the West?
1242: Gateway to the West was directed by Péter Soós.
Cast
- Ray Stevenson as Caesareane
- Eric Roberts as Captain Akos
- Michael Ironside as Narrator / Mihaly
- David Schofield as Sycardius
- Neil Stuke as Commander Simon
- Genevieve Chenneour as Uulan
- Jeremy Neumark Jones as Eusebius
- Tam Williams as Bacso
- Thomas Raft as Commander Simon's Guard
- Badrakh Battogtokh as Khasi
- Tserenbold Tsegmid as Negun - The Shaman
- András Stohl as Kangar, the Scarface